Premiere Date & Time: The anime premieres on April 2nd, 2025. It airs in Japan at 12:45 AM JST (April 3rd) on Fuji TV's +Ultra block.
Crunchyroll Simulcast: International fans can watch it on Crunchyroll starting Wednesdays at 10:25 AM PT / 1:25 PM ET.
Episode Count: Season 1 will have 24 episodes, split into two cours (parts). Cour 1 consists of the first 12 episodes, airing weekly from April 2nd to June 18th. The release date for Cour 2 is yet to be announced.
Dub Release: English and French dubs are confirmed for Crunchyroll, typically expected one week after the subbed version, though the exact schedule is pending confirmation.
Theme Songs: The opening theme is "KINGSBLOOD" by KALA. The ending theme is "Mahiru no Tsuki" (Midday Moon) by seiza.
Source Material: Based on the web novel (started 2017) and webcomic (started 2018) by TurtleMe, originally published on Tapas.
Why this matters: This adaptation brings a globally popular webtoon, originating from North America, to a mainstream anime audience, highlighting the growing influence of webcomics in the animation industry. Its isekai premise combined with unique elements has built a dedicated fanbase eager for this adaptation.
*The Beginning After The End* follows King Grey, a ruler reincarnated into a magical world as Arthur Leywin. Retaining his past life's wisdom, Arthur navigates this new reality, mastering magic and striving to amend his past regrets. The story blends familiar isekai tropes (reincarnation, fantasy world) with its own distinct character development and world-building, which has resonated with millions of readers globally.
The adaptation is handled by Studio A-Cat, directed by Keitarō Motonaga (*Date A Live* seasons 1-3), with series composition by Takamitsu Kōno (*Utawarerumono: The False Faces*), character designs by Masami Sueoka, and music by Keiji Inai (*Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?*). The original creator, TurtleMe, serves as story supervisor and executive producer, alongside Tapas Entertainment.
The source webcomic, hosted on Tapas, has seen immense success, boasting millions of reads and significant monthly revenue. It has undergone artist changes over its run, with Rise Entertainment and later MGK-story handling visuals. Yen Press publishes the webcomic in print format. This adaptation signifies the potential for more Western webcomics to receive anime treatments.
Q: What time do new episodes of *The Beginning After The End* release?
A: New subbed episodes release on Crunchyroll every Wednesday at 10:25 AM PT / 1:25 PM ET, starting April 2nd, 2025.
Q: How many episodes will Season 1 have?
A: Season 1 is planned for 24 episodes, released in two separate 12-episode cours. Cour 1 runs from April 2nd to June 18th, 2025.
Q: Where can I watch *The Beginning After The End*?
A: The anime will be simulcast on Crunchyroll worldwide (excluding Asia, but including India) with subtitles. English and French dubs will also be available on Crunchyroll, likely releasing about a week after the subbed version. In Japan, it airs on Fuji TV, AT-X, Kansai TV, and Toukai TV.
Mark your calendars for Wednesdays starting April 2nd to catch new episodes on Crunchyroll (10:25 AM PT / 1:25 PM ET).
Be aware that the 24-episode season is split, so there will be a break after the first 12 episodes (after June 18th).
This is a significant adaptation for fans of the web novel/webcomic and a potential gateway for anime viewers into the expanding world of webtoon-based stories.
Keep an eye out for updates on the exact dub release schedule and the premiere date for the second cour.
Having followed the webtoon, what are your expectations for the anime adaptation? Do you think it will live up to the hype? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!
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